Awake in the Dream, from Asheville/Hendesonville, NC, is hitting it hard with their own brand of Rock, bringing “powerful, passionate vocals and high energy guitar solos” to stages and venues throughout the region.
Following the disintegration of an earlier project, Taylor and Kenny began what had seemed to be the eternal quest for the perfect drummer. They knew he would complete a rare and talented band, that would grow in the direction of writing and recording original material.
Bringing on Anthony Hyder, as drummer, the project quickly got moving, with mostly cover material at first, playing a few gigs to forge the live feel of this new and dynamic trio. From the earliest days, they choose to avoid the “same old songs” so many other bands play, re-making a few favorites their own way, adding exciting new radio hits, and covering a deep and wide collection. The one driving requirement- It has to be a great song.
After several year of playing with Anthony Hyder, Deanna Norris joined them as an additional singer, and brought a new element to the mix.
She worked actively with the band until 2019. She went part time and later moved out of state and needed to temporarily withdraw from the project.
Following the absence of Anthony, who stepped down as the drummer in 2018, Chad Baldwin stepped in to cover percussion for a time.
Surviving the pandemic, continuing to write and work in their studio, as well as play a few select gigs, the band added much new material to the repertoire.
In 2020, Chad chose to leave, and after rejoining the quest for the perfect drummer; they finally found him.
Art Eccleston joined the lineup in 2020, bringing to the table a technical element that would raise the Art and performances to a new height. With his mastery of electronic drums and the associated technology, as well as his technical skill and prowess Art brought magic to the mix.
It quickly became one of those very rare combinations where everyone is a team player, and each one complements the others; The whole becomes greater than the sum of its parts.
In late 2021, some casual conversations lead to the addition of John Strickland as a lead singer and co-writer.
The icing was going on the cake. During the end of 2022, a good friend and an amazing singer; Deanna Norris was reunited as an additional vocalist.
A new era, and a powerful sound was forged for Awake in the Dream.
Adding fans at every show and building momentum wherever they play, understanding Artist development, and the need to promote their shows, Awake in the Dream is rapidly breaking onto the scene and carving out a place for themselves in the hearts and minds of fans everywhere.
Combine gripping vocals and shredding guitar craft. Support that by powerful drums and pulsing bass, then mix in synth and other keyboards, all issuing from a trio with two amazing lead vocalists, and you have the formula for Awake in the Dream; definitely not your average local rock band
Pulling influences from modern rock artists like Three Days Grace and Shinedown, to classic bands like Bon Jovi and Van Halen, and combining New Rock and Classic rock styles, Awake in the Dream has to be seen live to be fully understood.
The band is currently recording material for their upcoming release.
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